Talent & Culture Intern – Juillet 2025 (6 mois)

About Orient Express

A true artisan of travel since 1883, Orient Express is a legendary brand, rich in history and admired by past, present, and future generations. Representing the pinnacle of luxury hospitality within the Accor group, the brand is currently undergoing an exciting phase of revival and expansion.

Orient Express embodies the refined and nomadic spirit of travel, inviting every guest to experience a place where the journey itself becomes the destination. Offering awe-inspiring travel experiences to a new generation of adventurers, its exceptional portfolio includes the Orient Express train, where original carriages have been reimagined as the new ambassadors of French luxury; La Dolce Vita Orient Express, a train celebrating Italian craftsmanship and lifestyle; the Orient Express Silenseas, the world’s largest sailing ship; and prestigious hotels in Rome and Venice.

We are currently looking for a Talent & Culture Intern for a 6-month internship starting in July 2025. Integrated within a small and agile team based in Paris, he/she will have the opportunity to work at the heart of the strategic and operational reality of an international ultra-luxury brand, while evolving in a dynamic and human-scale environment.

Reporting directly to the Talent & Culture Executive Director, the intern will be actively involved across the entire employee lifecycle, contributing to key topics such as Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Employee Relations, and various cross-functional HR projects that support the brand’s growth and structuring.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Assist the Talent Acquisition Manager in coordinating recruitment processes for new hires and interns.
• Manage candidate follow-up and interview scheduling.
• Support onboarding logistics and documentation for corporate newcomers.

Learning & Development

• Contribute to the deployment of the L&D plan for both corporate and hospitality teams.
• Coordinate training sessions and follow-up.

Employee Relations & Social Dialogue

• Provide support in the organization of the Social and Economic Committee (CSE) elections.
• Contribute to internal initiatives related to employee engagement.

HR Support & Projects

• Support transversal HR projects and ad hoc reporting.
• Assist with the implementation of internal tools and processes supporting the scale-up of the T&C function.

We are looking for a curious and motivated candidate who is eager to grow within a fast-paced and international T&C environment.

Profile required:

• Master 1 or Master 2 student in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• First internship or apprenticeship experience in HR is a plus.
• Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Entrepreneur mindset, structured, and taking initiative proactively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams).
• Interest in luxury hospitality and sensitivity to brand culture is appreciated.